Childminder in Enfield

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 09/05/2014 Not Applicable

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early years provision

This inspection: 2 Previous inspection: Not Applicable How well the early years provision meets the needs of the range of children who attend The contribution of the early years provision to the well-being of children 2 The effectiveness of the leadership and management of the early years provision 2

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This provision is good

 The childminder has strong partnerships with parents, which means that there is consistency in children's learning while they are with her and when they play at home.  The childminder has developed a close, caring affectionate relationship with children. As a result, children are settled and confident in the childminder's home.  The childminder makes effective use of self-evaluation, recognising and evaluating where improvements can be made.  The childminder knows the children well, she questions and observes children skilfully, enabling them to move onto their next stage of learning.

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It is not yet outstanding because

 The childminder offers fewer opportunities to provide for messy play so that children can experiment with colour, design and texture freely.

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Information about this inspection

Inspections of registered early years provision are:  scheduled at least once in every inspection cycle – the current cycle ends on 31 July

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Information about this inspection

 scheduled more frequently where Ofsted identifies a need to do so, for example where provision was previously judged inadequate  brought forward in the inspection cycle where Ofsted has received information that suggests the provision may not be meeting the legal requirements of the Early Years Foundation Stage or where assessment of the provision identifies a need for early inspection  prioritised where we have received information that the provision is not meeting the requirements of the Early Years Foundation Stage and which suggests children may not be safe  scheduled at the completion of an investigation into failure to comply with the requirements of the Early Years Foundation Stage.

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Information about this inspection

The provision is also registered on the voluntary and compulsory parts of the Childcare Register. This report includes a judgment about compliance with the requirements of that register.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector observed the children's activities and the childminder's interaction with them.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector looked at a sample of relevant documentation, including children's records.  The inspector held discussions with the childminder about her practice.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector spoke to parents and took account of their views during the inspection.

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Information about the setting

The childminder registered in 2010. She lives with her husband and two adult children in Enfield, in the London Borough of Enfield. The childminder uses the whole of the ground floor for childminding. There is a secure garden for outdoor play. The childminder is registered on the Early Years Register and both the compulsory and voluntary parts of the Childcare Register. The childminder offers full or part-time care from 8am to 6pm, before, during and after school and in the school holidays. There are currently three children on roll in the early years age range, who attend on a part-time basis. The childminder takes and collects children from the local schools and takes children to the park and playgroups. The family has a pet cat.

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To further improve the quality of the early years provision the provider should:

 enhance opportunities for children to be creative by offering an increased range of messy play resources so that children can experiment with colour, texture and design.

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who attend

The childminder provides children with a good range of learning experiences, which helps them to learn and develop. She is very enthusiastic and she demonstrates a good knowledge and understanding of the learning and development requirements of the Statutory framework for the Early Years Foundation Stage. The childminder uses initial observations and information gathered from parents, who complete 'all about me' information sheets, to identify children's starting points. This helps her to effectively support children's individual learning and development. The childminder has implemented a comprehensive observation and assessment system. Each child has their own file where the childminder records the observations she makes and links it to the areas of learning. She then identifies how she can progress children's learning based on what she has observed. The childminder encourages parents to contribute to their children's learning by

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who attend

informing her about their children's achievements so far. She shares the progress check for two-year-old children with parents, encouraging them to make comments about their child's progress. This results in children making good overall progress in their learning and development from their starting points.

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who attend

Babies and younger children's confidence and self-esteem are increasing and their early language skills are developing steadily. The childminder provides them with relaxed opportunities to develop their spoken language through sustained conversations while engaged in play. For example, the childminder promotes children's language development well as she provides a running commentary on what she is doing. She models correct pronunciations of words and repeats individual words so children are able to name objects and start to form simple sentences, which effectively nurtures their thinking and language skills. Children enjoy sharing books with the childminder and they listen attentively as she reads their chosen books. In addition, babies are beginning to develop an interest in books as they explore the textures of books made from material and closely look at the attractive bright colours.

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who attend

The childminder provides a good range of resources and children make their own decisions about what they would like to play with. For example, children have opportunities to explore with construction toys and have access to various different shape sorters. Children's problem solving and cooperation skills are encouraged as they work together with the childminder using pretend builder's tools as they pretend to construct a box. The childminder sings number rhymes with the children, encouraging them to count while they prepare the rocket for takeoff. These activities help children to build skills for their future lives. However, the childminder offers fewer opportunities for creative activities so that children can take part in messy play activities.

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who attend

Children enjoy physical activities both indoors and outdoors and in all weathers, benefiting from the fresh air and exercise. They use a variety of equipment, such as push along toys and balls to practise and extend their physical skills. In addition, daily visits to the local parks and playgrounds support children's physical development. A good selection of programmable resources supports their understanding of the world. For example, the childminder provides many toys, which younger children learn how to turn on and off to learn how they work. This supports their understanding of early technology as well as teaching them repetitive words, sounds and numbers.

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The contribution of the early years provision to the well-being of children

Children have good relationships with the childminder. They settle quickly, form secure attachments and are happy and content in her care. Children benefit from familiar routines that are consistent with their experiences at home, which help them feel secure. The childminder is caring and attentive to their needs, which fosters their emotional and physical well-being. Children go to the childminder readily for a cuddle when they feel tired, or to share a toy or a book.

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The contribution of the early years provision to the well-being of children

The childminder is a good role model and uses clear and consistent methods to manage children's behaviour. She offers children lots of positive praise throughout daily activities and routines to acknowledge their efforts. This enables children to have a sense of pride and achievement. Consequently, children are extremely well behaved and the provision has a calm atmosphere in which children learn to be caring towards one another. The childminder undertakes regular fire drills enabling children to gain an understanding of how to keep safe in the event of an emergency evacuation.

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The contribution of the early years provision to the well-being of children

Mealtimes are a social occasion where children and the childminder talk about the meals they are eating and how fruit is good for a healthy diet. The childminder provides nutritious, healthy meals that children enjoy. She ensures parents are kept informed daily about their child's food intake and eating habits.

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provision

The childminder has a good understanding of the safeguarding and welfare requirements of the Statutory framework for the Early Years Foundation Stage. She manages her setting effectively and has robust policies and procedures in place for safeguarding children which she shares with the parents. The childminder has a good knowledge of the safeguarding procedures to follow in the event of any concerns about a child in her care. She is vigilant in her supervision of children and she conducts effective risk assessments to help her identify and minimise any hazards.

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provision

The childminder uses the self-evaluation processes effectively to monitor what children enjoy and identify how she can improve and develop in the future. She reflects on her practice by taking into account the views and comments of parents as well as her childminding coordinator in the London Borough of Enfield. In addition, she has attended a variety of courses to update her knowledge. Consequently, this helps her to improve her skills and practice as well as children's overall learning experiences.

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provision

The childminder has very good relationships with parents, resulting in effective communication and information sharing. For example, she informs parents of their children's care and routines each day. Parents spoken to, are very complimentary about her caring approach, and say their children are very happy in her care and enjoy their days with her. The childminder works effectively with other settings children attend providing continuity in children's learning and development. She is aware of the need to work in partnership with other agencies or specialist providers if the need arises.

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The Childcare Register

The requirements for the compulsory part of the Childcare Register are Met The requirements for the voluntary part of the Childcare Register are Met

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Grade Judgement Description

Grade 1 Outstanding Outstanding provision is highly effective in meeting the needs of all children exceptionally well. This ensures that children are very well prepared for the next stage of their learning. Grade 2 Good Good provision is effective in delivering provision that meets the needs of all children well. This ensures children are ready for the next stage of their learning. Grade 3 Requires improvement The provision is not giving children a good standard of early years education and/or there are minor breaches of the safeguarding and welfare requirements of the Early Years Foundation Stage. It will be monitored and inspected within twelve months of the date of this inspection. Grade 4 Inadequate Provision that is inadequate requires significant improvement and/or enforcement action. The provision is failing to give children an acceptable standard of early years education and/or is not meeting the safeguarding and welfare requirements of

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Grade Judgement Description

the Early Years Foundation Stage. It will be monitored and inspected again within six months of the date of this inspection. Met The provision has no children on roll. The inspection judgement is that the provider continues to meet the requirements for registration. Not met The provision has no children on roll. The inspection judgement is that the provider does not meet the requirements for registration.

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Inspection

This inspection was carried out by Ofsted under sections 49 and 50 of the Childcare Act 2006 on the quality and standards of provision that is registered on the Early Years Register. The registered person must ensure that this provision complies with the statutory framework for children’s learning, development and care, known as the Early Years Foundation Stage.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY406046 Local authority Enfield Inspection number 724758 Type of provision Childminder Registration category Childminder Age range of children 0 - 8 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 3

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Name of provider

Date of previous inspection not applicable

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Telephone number

set out in the guidance ‘Complaints procedure: raising concerns and making complaints about Ofsted’, which is available from Ofsted’s website: www.ofsted.gov.uk. If you would like Ofsted to send you a copy of the guidance, please telephone 0300 123 4234, or email enquiries@ofsted.gov.uk.

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Type of provision

For the purposes of this inspection the following definitions apply:

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Type of provision

Full-time provision is that which operates for more than three hours. These are usually known as nurseries, nursery schools and pre-schools and must deliver the Early Years Foundation Stage. They are registered on the Early Years Register and pay the higher fee for registration.

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Type of provision

Sessional provision operates for more than two hours but does not exceed three hours in any one day. These are usually known as pre-schools, kindergartens or nursery schools and must deliver the Early Years Foundation Stage. They are registered on the Early Years Register and pay the lower fee for registration.

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Type of provision

Childminders care for one or more children where individual children attend for a period of more than two hours in any one day. They operate from domestic premises, which are usually the childminder’s own home. They are registered on the Early Years Register and must deliver the Early Years Foundation Stage.

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Type of provision

Out of school provision may be sessional or full-time provision and is delivered before or after school and/or in the summer holidays. They are registered on the Early Years Register and must deliver the Early Years Foundation Stage. Where children receive their Early Years Foundation Stage in school these providers do not have to deliver the learning and development requirements in full but should complement the experiences children receive in school. achieve excellence in the care of children and young people, and in education and skills for learners of all ages. It regulates and inspects childcare and children's social care, and inspects the Children and Family Court Advisory Support Service (Cafcass), schools, colleges, initial teacher training, work-based learning and skills training, adult and community learning, and education and training in prisons and other secure establishments. It assesses council children’s services, and inspects services for looked after children,

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Type of provision

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Type of provision

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